Saratoga Springs Museums

Saratoga Springs Museums Near Gideon Putnam Resort

• Saratoga Auto Museum®
• The Children's Museum at Saratoga
• Tang Teaching Museum and Gallery
• The New York State Military and Heritage Museum
• The National Museum of Dance
• The National Museum of Racing, and the Hall of Fame^®

Saratoga Auto Museum

Mission Statement

The mission of the Saratoga Auto Museum® is to preserve, interpret and exhibit automobiles and automotive artifacts. We celebrate the automobile and educate the general public, students and enthusiasts regarding the role of the automobile in New York State and in the wider world. In addition to technical and design aspects, our educational focus is on the past, present and future social and economic impact of the automobile

The Museum is chartered by the Board of Regents of the State of New York Department of Education as a not-for-profit institution. Additionally the Museum is a member of the American Association of Museums (AAM) and the National Association of Automobile Museums (NAAM).

Permanent Exhibits at the Saratoga Auto Museum® include East of Detroit, NYSSCA Hall of Fame, and Racing in New York.

Visitor Information
Directions
Take I-87 to EXIT 13N
Follow Route 9 north to the Saratoga Spa State Park
Turn LEFT onto the AVENUE OF THE PINES.
Follow the avenue through the park, approximately one mile.
The Museum is in on your left in the building marked "Bottling Plant."

Admission Rates
Admission and non-fundraising events are FREE for Members.

Members: FREE

Adults $8.00
Students 17+ (with ID) $5.00
Senior Adults 65+ and Active Military $5.00
Children 6-16 $3.50
Children under 6 FREE

Hours of Operation
Open all year round. Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas, New Year's Eve and New Year's Day
We will be closing at 3PM on Easter, Memorial Day, Labor Day, 4th of July.

June - September: Open Daily 10am-5pm

October - December: Tuesday - Sunday: 10am - 5pm

January - February: Wednesday - Sunday: 10am - 5pm

March - May: Tuesday - Sunday: 10am - 5pm

**We are constantly changing exhibits and involved in many events. We suggest that you call to be certain the Museum will be open to the public on the day of your expected visit.

Thank You and Happy Motoring!

National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame

Our mission is to interpret the history and convey the excitement of Thoroughbred racing in America to the broadest possible audience. Use the links below to discover the past, present and history of horse racing.

Location and Directions

The National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame® is located in Saratoga Springs, New York acrossed from the historic Saratoga Race Course, the oldest operating track in the country.

To reach the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame®, take exit 14 from I-87 (the Northway) to Saratoga Springs.  Proceed 1.5 miles into town on Union Avenue.  The Museum is located on the right-hand side at the corner of Union Avenue and Ludlow Street.

Hours
Winter Hours
December through March

•Closed Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays
•Thursday - Saturday: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
•Sunday: noon to 4 p.m.
April through December

•Monday - Saturday: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
•Sunday: noon to 4 p.m.
During the Race Meet, the Museum is open daily
•8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

HOLIDAY HOURS
The Museum is closed  Easter, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day,  New Year's Eve, and New Year's Day.  

ADMISSION FEES
$7.00 adults, $5.00 students and senior citizens (55 and older); members and children 5 and under are free. Want free membership all year long?  Become a Museum Member! Click here for membership information!

FREE ADMISSION
•NYRA employees. Please show NYRA identification.
•Hall of Fame members
•Active United States military personnel and their accompanying family members. Proper military identification is required.
•Members. Please show membership card. Click here for membership information!

ACCESSIBILITY
The National Museum of Racing is committed to handicapped accessibility.  Our Museum is now 100% handicap accessible.  Wheelchairs are also available at the front desk.

MOVIE SCHEDULE (Race Season schedule below)
Mondays and Tuesdays
•Race America is shown in the Hall of Fame  at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m.  This movie presents the care and training of Thoroughbreds from the time foaled until ready to race; includes racing highlights.
• The National Museum of Racing:  Horse Power is shown in the Hall of Fame at noon and at 2 p.m.
Wednesday - Saturday
• Race America will be shown in the Hall of Fame at 11 a.m. 
• The National Museum of Racing:  Horse Power will be shown in the Hall of Fame at  noon.
• Live simulcast of NYRA races is shown in the Hall of Fame on racing days from 1 to 4 p.m.* 
 Sunday
•Race America is shown in the Hall of Fame at 12:30 p.m.
• Live simulcast of NYRA races is shown in the Hall of Fame on racing days from 1 to 4 p.m.*  
During the racing season
•Race America will be shown in the Hall of Fame Wednesday - Monday at 10 and 11 a.m. and on Tuesdays at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m.
•The National Museum of Racing:  Horse Power will be shown daily in the Hall of Fame at 12 p.m.
•Live simulcast of races at Saratoga Race Course is shown in the Hall of Fame on racing days from 2 to 5 p.m.*
*NYRA simulcast dates are subject to change.

WANT TO HELP?

The National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame is a 501c3 not-for-profit organization.  All contributions are tax deductible to the extent allowed by law.  For more information, or to make a donation, please contact us at:

National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame
191 Union Avenue
Saratoga Springs, NY 12866-3566
Phone: (518) 584-0400

Toll Free:  1-800-Jockey4 or 1-800-562-5394

 Fax: (518) 584-4574

Email:  nmrinfo@racingmuseum.net